Emily Jane Dodson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Emily Jane Dodson of Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emily Jane Dodson to show support.

Though Emily Jane has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Franklin, Sr. and Vivian Scruggs Dodson; and her brother Carl Franklin Dodson, Jr. of Memphis, TN.. She is survived by: her daughter Michelle Landry (Franklin) of Cary, NC; and her siblings, Charles Dodson of Oak Ridge, TN, Glen Dodson (Liz) of Andersonville, TN and Anita Bernardini (Tony) of Southaven, MS. She is also survived by her nephews and niece.

Visitation was held on Thursday, July 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Forest Hill East Cemetery (2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133). A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, July 10th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a cause special to the donor or to a cancer research facility.